brideLIFE 5 - Weddings in Barbados

Local 

Vendor 

Guide 

FUSTIC HOUSE 

Inspirations for a Villa Wedding 

Real 

Weddings 

ISSUE 5 | Summer 2015 

Gowns 

Mark Ingram Atelier 

Jazz Applewhite Designs

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CONTENTS WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE 

10 Meet The Team 

12 Our Contributors 

14 Behind The Scenes 

Getting Married 

In Barbados 

28 Applying for a marriage license, and getting 

married in a house of worship 

What’s New 

20 Jubilee Events Caribbean 

22 Lancaster Great House 

24 Red Door Lounge 

Meet The Couple 

26 Alison & Ian Rogers 

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share their fairytail wedding story 

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CONTENTS WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE 

Villa 

Inspirations 

32 Fustic House by Robert Carter 

32 

Style 

50 David Ingram Atelier 

Top Gowns for Summer 

62 Jazz Applewhite Creations 

80 MAC Costmetics - Get the Look 

82 Lifestyle Wear by Always Summer 

62 

Vendors 

45 David Collins - Guitar 

70 Wedding Cakes 

76 Hair’s How it’s Done - Donna Smith 

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110 Vendor 

Listings 

Real 

Weddings 

86 Deborah & Brian 

90 Lorraine & Steven 

94 Jennifer & Alan 

98 Laura & Matt 

Bridal Party 

Experiences 

106 On Tour 

with Loop Barbados 

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HELLO! FROM THE TEAM 

Malissa Blackman 

MANAGING DIRECTOR 

Sandra Bosher 

MANAGING EDITOR & ADVERTISING 

Carol-Ann Gollop 

MAGAZINE LAYOUT & DESIGN 

Issue 5 is here! I am so excited for 

you to read through these pages 

and see what my team and our 

contributors came up with! 

So excited to have new faces and 

old friends, like photographer Risee 

Chaderton and hair stylist Donna 

Smith, as part of this production. 

It really means the world to me. 

Having Blue Sky Luxury play a 

huge part of this publication is 

a real honor and the villa they 

featured and allowed us to use, 

Fustic House, is pure elegance for 

your special day. Fustic House can 

be transformed into something 

magical and having local event 

designer, Robert Carter show you 

how to achieve this, was truly 

spectacular. Our fashion content 

has grown, and I welcome local 

designer, Jazz Applewhite and 

international wedding gown 

expert, Mark Ingram Atelier in 

New York City, to share their 

favorite designs with you. They are 

breathtaking! 

So please, enjoy and have fun 

reading Issue 5! The BrideLIFE 

team and I sure had a blast putting 

it together for you to be inspired 

for your special day. 

This issue has been so much fun to 

work on! The location shoot at one 

of my favourite villas on the island, 

Fustic House, was a dream come 

true. Everyone was just wonderful 

to work with, especially the butler 

at Fustic, Fabian Harris, who made 

everything so easy for us! It was a 

long, but exciting day and to see 

the images in the magazine is so 

satisfying. 

Loved being able to feature the 

work of local bridal designer 

Jazz Applewhite, whose intricate 

creations include dresses and hair 

accessories that are handmade 

and so unique!! Robert Carter was 

so much fun to work with and just 

blew us away with his designs - 

transforming an already stunning 

villa into something ethereal and 

otherworldly. Amazing! Risee 

Chaderton is -quite simply - the 

bomb. Can’t say enough about her 

talent and editorial photography! 

All in all, it’s always a journey to 

get to the end of each issue and 

one that is constantly pushing us to 

take it a step above. To everyone 

who contributed to making this 

issue so incredible, thank you from 

the entire brideLIFE team. To our 

readers - enjoy! 

The best part about creating this 

issue for me was getting to enjoy 

what happens when a collaboration 

takes place between Barbados’ top 

wedding designer (Robert Carter), 

renowned photographer (Risée 

Chaderton) and a team of the best 

beauty stylists in the Caribbean. Pure 

wedding splendor! 

I’ve also learnt a few things over the 

last few months: Fustic House is a 

dream villa to be fully explored; Jazz 

Applewhite is an undiscovered gem 

of a gown designer, whose work 

NEEDS to be seen; and the Barbadian 

wedding industry continues to evolve 

and blossom at a glorious rate! 

Keep turning the pages, and you’ll 

see what I mean! 

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MAKING OF THE ISSUE 

Our Contributors 

MODEL Deandra Frederick 

MODEL Jacqueline Agustin 

COVER MODEL Angela Cao 

LOCATION Fustic House, Barbados 

PHOTOGRAPHER Risee Chaderton, Eye One Visuals 

INSPIRATION DESIGNER Robert Carter, Petals in Paradise 

WEDDING GOWN Jazz Applewhite Bridal Designs 

HAIR STYLISTS Angela Sealy & Donna Sealy 

MAKEUP ARTIST Sherryann Moore, Makeup by SAM 

Risee Chaderton 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Robert Carter 

DECOR & DESIGN 

Jazz Applewhite 

BRIDAL DESIGNS 

Donna Sealy 

HAIR STYLIST 

Angela Sealy 

HAIR STYLIST 

Sherryann Moore 

MAKEUP ARTIST 

Melanie & Kimberly 

LOOP BARBADOS 

Nicola Wilson 

WRITER

BEHIND THE SCENES Outtakes from Fustic House 

“what girl doesn’t 

like to play 

dress-up!” 

“truly 

the best 

beauty 

team 

any girl 

could 

ever 

want!” 


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Saying “I Do” in a 

House of Worship 

Church Wedding 

The couple needs a written confirmation from their 

priest that they are both practicing Christians and have 

participated in pre-marital counselling. 

Roman Catholic Church 

Parties must be interviewed by their Parish Priest in 

the home Diocese of the Catholic party. It is he who 

will undertake the necessary investigations, obtain 

a dispensation if required and provide information 

about participation in a pre-marriage preparation 

programme. Your Parish Priest will then forward 

the relevant papers to his Diocesan Chancery. The 

chancery should then send them well in advance, to 

the Diocesan office in Barbados. The Sacrament of 

Marriage may not be performed on Holy Saturday. 

Nidhe Israel Jewish Synagogue 

There is no Rabbi in Barbados and non-Jews are not 

allowed to use the Synagogue. Those who would like 

to get married in the Synagogue must bring their own 

Rabbi. There is a rental fee of US$1,500. 

PHOTOS BY GINA FRANCESCA PHOTOGRAPHY 

Applying for your 

marriage license 

Getting married in Barbados is easier than you might think! 

There is no waiting period or minimum length of stay, and 

any of the local wedding planners featured in brideLIFE 

can advise you and help you with arranging all the details. 

Here are some housekeeping things for you to need for the 

application process: 

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Application for a marriage license must be made by both 

parties in person, at the office of the Ministry of Home 

Affairs in Bridgetown. 

Valid Passports or the original or certified copies of the 

applicants’ birth certificates are needed. If either party 

was married previously and widowed, a certified copy of 

the marriage certificate and death certificate in respect 

of the deceased spouse. If either party was divorced, 

an original decree absolute or a certified copy of Final 

Judgment not decree Nisi. If either party was previously 

married and widowed, a Certified copy of the Marriage 

Certificate and Death Certificate in respect of the 

deceased spouse. Where necessary, all documents not in 

English must be accompanied by a certified translation. A 

marriage may be solemnized immediately after the issue 

of the licence. 

A letter from your marriage officer stating the date and 

time of the wedding. 

$25 BDS stamp fee for overseas couples and $10 BDS for 

Barbadian Citizens. 

$200 BDS for Marriage License for overseas couple or $45 

BDS for Barbadian Citizens. 


Wedding Planner 

WHAT’S NEW 

One of things I love most about getting 

married in Barbados is the versatility the 

island offers to cater to any style of wedding. 

Destination weddings are often thought to be 

small affairs, seaside, with palm trees swaying 

and the sweet sound of steel pan drums carried 

by the salty Caribbean air. And while this holds 

true here in Barbados, we also have a wealth 

of other options for couples looking to host a 

unique weekend for their closest family and 

friends. Here are some of my favorite “types” of 

weddings that Barbados can inspire—a list that 

is by no means, complete! 

Modern We have a lot of unique modern 

spaces here, like Cin Cin Restaurant or one of 

our modern villas. These spaces evoke that 

clean, modern and minimalist feeling. Nothing 

beats elegant simplicity paired with ocean views 

and exceptional service. 

Bring on the Jubilee 

CANDICE COPPOLA BRINGS BIG CITY STYLE TO THE ISLANDS 

Jubilee Events Caribbean might 

be a new name in Barbados, but 

the tour de force that is Candice 

Coppola, the owner and 

creative mind behind Jubilee 

Events, has crafted a reputation 

for exquisitely executed, artful 

and sophisticated weddings and 

events in New York and as far 

afield as Spain. 

Hailed as one of the Top 50 

Event Planners & Designers 

in the US by Bridal Guide 

Magazine, Fox News & The Daily 

Meal, Candice’s work has been 

featured in The New York Times, 

Glamour Magazine, BRIDES, The 

Knot, Martha Stewart Weddings 

and ELLE Magazine to name a 

few. 

Having fallen in love with 

Barbados on her first visit – and 

subsequently falling in love with 

her Bajan fiancée – Candice 

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made the big step to relocate 

to Barbados and bring her 

expertise to luxury weddings 

and events here, infusing bigcity 

style with an island vibe. 

Candice has two main 

objectives for any wedding 

or event: to give clients an 

unforgettable experience 

during the planning process 

and to create beautiful, 

innovative events that her 

clients and their guests will 

never forget. “I take a different 

approach.....one that reflects 

the clients inspiration as well 

as my influence and personal 

style to elevate an event to 

the next level,” she explains. 

Candice also stresses that it is 

important that clients “enjoy 

the process, and have a great 

time working with us.” 

Historic Barbados has dozens of historic 

plantation homes across the island on expansive 

properties with blooming gardens, tall palm 

trees (and when I say tall, I mean REALLY 

tall!), shuttered windows and big wrap around 

porches. The legacy of Barbados as a British 

colony has left some of the most gorgeous 

fusions of architecture and history! 

Beach It goes without saying that Barbados 

has some of the most beautiful beaches in the 

world; a color of turquoise so exquisite, you’ll 

take 50 pictures with your iPhone (which never 

seems to do it justice). All our beaches are 

public here, but that doesn’t mean that there is 

the same amount of people on them as grains 

of sand. We have dozens of secluded beaches, 

nestled in unique areas, with sweeping views of 

the ocean and rocky cliffs. They’re perfect for 

anything from a barefoot wedding to an elegant 

dinner for 20 under the stars. 

Rustic Just about anywhere you go 

inland has fields of sugar cane as far as the 

eye can see. There are a lot of unique venues 

in and around these areas that can inspire a 

more rustic, “farm-to-table” setting. While 

the weather here during some months can be 

unpredictable, we’re lucky to have a wide range 

of tents to keep your guests comfortable from 

the elements. 

WEBSITE: www.eventjubileecaribbean.com 

FACEBOOK: weddingsinbarbados 

TWITTER: eventjubilee 

INSTAGRAM: eventjubilee 


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WHAT’S NEW 

Wedding Locarion 

Lancaster Great House 

JOHN & RAIN CHANDLER 

Former hotelier, well-known raconteur, author and floral 

designer, John Chandler and his wife Rain (formerly of 

Fisherpond House) recently moved to Lancaster Great House 

in St James, transforming this historic Barbadian plantation 

residence into the new home for their renowned Sunday 

Planters Buffet Lunch and as a location for private functions and 

parties. Opening the doors in late December last year, Lancaster 

sits on over two acres of land, with mature mahogany and 

fruit trees and beautiful gardens; full of colonial charm and an 

extensive collection of whimsical and eclectic antiques, objets 

d’art and paintings amassed by the Chandlers over many years. 

This lovely home will take you back in time to an era of elegance 

and sophistication, and is a fabulous location for small and 

intimate weddings. Tables are set in amongst the lush gardens, 

while the main house and a large covered patio with a bar and 

grand piano provide plenty of space for guests to mingle; the 

property itself is the perfect backdrop to create memorable 

wedding photos! 

The always entertaining John is known for regaling guests 

throughout with his stories and facts about Barbados – many 

of them gleaned from his years as a hotelier, which have been 

documented in his recently published book, “Hotel Barbados 

- My Life of Discretion at the Ocean View”. John also 

offers private tours of the house and property. Truly a unique 

experience from a bygone era! 

To find out more about Lancaster Great House, visit them on 

Facebook/lancastergreathouse. 


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WHAT’S NEW 

Social Scene 

24 BRIDELIFE WEDDINGS IN BARBADOS | ISSUE 5 

Red Door Lounge 

2ND STREET, HOLETOWN, ST. JAMES 

The most recent addition to the nightlife scene in Barbados, Red 

Door Lounge is taking it up a notch, creating a cosmopolitan 

environment with a world-class bar and some of the best 

cocktails in the region! Music and entertainment are always a 

vital component for an incredible night out, and Red Door Lounge 

doesn’t disappoint; not only do they host some of Barbados’ top 

DJs and musicians for special nights – they play the latest hits, the 

best of the classics and great mixes through one of the best sound 

systems on the island. 

On top of that, they provide VIP services to guests who want to 

have a customised experience. The décor is cosy and filled with 

leather seating, comfortable couches and industrial metal wall 

panels with warm wood and subtle lighting that give it a chic and 

modern edge – one feels as though they could be in a hideaway in 

New York City, rather than Barbados! 

Discreetly located next door to the Mango Bay Hotel in Second 

Street, Holetown, proprietor Dominic Seale is determined to 

raise the bar where entertainment in Barbados is concerned. 

Having seen the concept of a hideaway bar in Los Angeles and 

Las Vegas, he felt that this was something that would work in 

Barbados; seeing an opportunity for a social experience in a high 

end, luxury setting, he wants patrons at Red Door Lounge “to feel 

at home – it’s a place to go and socialise, relax and have some 

drinks. We really wanted to create a space that was classy but not 

intimidating.” It’s certainly not your average night out, but it’s fast 

becoming the place to be and be seen on the west coast! 

www.reddoorbarbados.com

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MEET A COUPLE 

Alison & Ian Rogers 

ALISON 

& IAN 

How did you two meet each other? 

ALISON: It’s a bit of a crazy story! We met 22 years ago 

when we were 9 years old. My mum had decided to 

change mine and my sisters’ primary school. I remember 

turning up at the school gates, I was so nervous, all these 

new faces just staring at me, but I must say I looked over 

and thought what’s the milky bar kid doing here? And I 

wonder if he has free chocolate, not knowing that I was 

looking at my future husband……it’s unreal. 

IAN: Yes, it’s crazy I did look like the milky bar kid! ha ha! 

I remember the first time I saw Ali we were told by our 

teacher to make her feel welcome and include her - to be 

honest once I saw her, I was more than happy to. I have to 

say for me there was an instant attraction. 

ALISON: I’ve not heard that before…..aww, very sweet! So 

I joined that class, and Ian and I became classmates until 

we both left school and went our separate ways. 

Tell us about the engagement. 

IAN: I’d been thinking about it for weeks, but just couldn’t 

find the right time or place - so I decided to conspire with 

Ali’s mum and dad. Knowing Ali like I do, I knew she’d be 

happy as long as it was simple and honest. So the day I 

decided to ask her, I told my parents what I was about to 

do and left the house all suited and booted, with the ring, 

champagne and flowers ready. As I get to Ali’s parents 

and ring the doorbell, it seemed like forever before she 

came out looking at me all confused. So I then grab my 

moment, get down on one knee right there and say “what 

are you doing for the rest of your life? Because I want to 

spend mine with you. Will you marry me?” 

ALISON: I was so shocked. 

IAN: So I’m waiting, thinking please say yes, please say 

yes - then finally she says yes amongst the crying and 

laughter. It was lovely. 

ALISON: It was perfect. My mum came rushing out, we 

were both laughing and crying all at the same time in the 

street. My dad was smiling from ear to ear and hugging 

Ian. With all the commotion we were making all the 

neighbours start appearing, clapping and cheering! It 

was a real celebration. We ended up going from house to 

house down our street. I mean most of the neighbours 

have known me my whole life. We were soooooo tipsy 

by the end of the day we crashed and opened the bottle 

of champagne Ian brought with him the next day. It was 

lovely. 


I remember the first time I saw Ali we 

were told by our teacher to make her 

feel welcome and include her - to be 

honest once I saw her, I was more 

than happy to. I have to say for me 

there was an instant attraction. 


What made you decide to have a destination 

wedding? 

ALISON: We wanted pure luxury, glamour, elegance 

and an experience for all our loved ones, with it feeling 

effortless and to surprise them along the way. Quite 

difficult to achieve, but we both knew Barbados was the 

place for us. There was no question. 

Why did you choose Barbados as your 

destination? 

IAN: Ali’s grandparents are both from Barbados - her 

grandfather was a famous boxer here [the UK] in the 50’s 

called Kid Ralph, so she had that connection. Plus her 

mum and dad got married here on the island many years 

ago. So I know it’s special to her. 

ALISON: Yes very special! I took Ian to Barbados for the 

first time on his 30th birthday, and actually to The Cliff 

Restaurant (where their wedding was held) - from then I 

knew he had also fallen in love with the island. So for us 

Barbados was the dream destination and wedding. 

Did you hire a wedding planner, and how did 

you find your wedding vendors? 

ALISON: We hired Weddings by Malissa to make our 

dream wedding come alive. Fortunately, Malissa and her 

team were formidable - I cannot sing her praises enough. 

She knew the best people in the business, from the florist 

(Simply Flowers), photographer (Steve Cumberbatch) to 

the videographer (Damion Hallet) and everything else 

in between, any ideas we had Malissa could source the 

details and make it happen. It was truly an incredible 

experience for the both of us. 

What were your challenges in planning your 

wedding so far from home? 

ALISON: Sometimes it can be difficult to know what you 

want, because looking at magazines and TV shows (which 

I did) can only tell you so much. The hardest thing was 

letting go of some of the control, because unless you’re 

on the island, you can’t do a wine and food tasting session 

or cake tasting - but you have to trust the professionals 

know what they are doing, and for us it truly exceeded our 

expectations in every way. They blew our minds. 

IAN: Yes - that’s one thing the guests keep talking about - 

how outstanding the food, venue and the overall day was. 

Like Ali says, truly exceptional. 

Looking at the stunning photographs from your 

day, how did you come up with your wedding 

theme and design? 

ALISON: We knew The Cliff could speak for itself, so we 

wanted to complement that. Unfortunately my sister 


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I took Ian to Barbados for the first 

time on his 30th birthday.....from 

then I knew he had also fallen in love 

with the island. So for us Barbados 

was the dream destination and 

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passed away from cancer 17 years ago - Ian and I decided 

to get married on what would have been her 26th 

birthday. 

IAN: Every year this is always a difficult time for Ali and 

me, having also known her sister Nermin from school. We 

both spoke to the family and knew there was no better 

date to celebrate with her so this was important to us. 

ALISON: The theme was elegance - we wanted light, airy 

and sumptuous. The flowers were all white: hydrangeas 

and babies breath; the setting on the beautiful sandy 

beach with the blue waters in the cove below the cliffs 

we knew would be breathtaking - and we were right! 

In homage to my sister (who we called little butterfly), 

we included a delicate feathered butterfly design on the 

place settings for each person - simple but effective. The 

atmosphere was alive with sounds of her favorite artist 

Mariah Carey bellowing onto the beach singing ”spread 

your wings and prepare to fly, for you have become a 

butterfly”……….. 

Your wedding was at The Cliff Restaurant, what 

was it like to get married at this renowned 

venue? 

IAN: Honestly – it was a dream come true for us both. If 

you have never been it’s a MUST on the island, the food, 

service and atmosphere is unbelievable. Every time we 

go to Barbados, an evening is always set aside to visit The 

Cliff. 

ALISON: I agree. You can’t beat it, it’s a must. 

From your wedding day, what is the moment 

that would last with you both forever? 

IAN: For me it’s got to be when I first saw Ali and she 

walked down the steps and came towards me. She took 

my breath away. 

ALISON: Yes - for me too, the moment I saw Ian I couldn’t 

stop smiling. That feeling is a unique one. 

From the sounds of it, your wedding weekend 

was a party the whole time with lots of 

activities. Can you share what you and Ian did 

with your guests? 

ALISON: We wanted to blow their minds! Ian’s family had 

never been to the Caribbean before, and some of our 

friends the same – so we wanted a week of celebrations 

that they’d never forget. We started with us all arriving 

on the same day - some on the same flight. Some of the 

guests didn’t know each other, so we planned a night 

out at Harbour Lights the night after the arrival to get 

everyone acquainted. It was the best thing we did! There 

were fire eaters, calypso dancers, stilt walkers, fire limbo 

dancers, a band and live singer, steel pans, rum punch and 

Caribbean food. We all danced the night away! It just set 

the tone from the start that this was going to be like no 

other wedding they’d ever been to. 

IAN: I’ve never seen my mum and dad dance so much, like 

that night at Harbour Lights. Ali’s idea was to give them 

an experience as a wedding favour gift, so on the day of 

the wedding, we presented them with a private cruise 

which was going to take place a couple of days later. We 

set sail in the Caribbean waters where they snorkeled with 

turtles, dived to see the shipwrecks and enjoyed the sun, 

sea, drinks, dancing and food all day long. To be honest 

no one wanted to leave, we knew everything had come 

together beautifully. 

For brides planning a destination wedding in 

Barbados what advice would you give them, 

after experiencing this process your self? 

ALISON: My advice would be to go with the best wedding 

planner on the island, because that will give you peace 

of mind – for me Malissa was exceptional at her job. Give 

yourself a reasonable amount of time so you don’t feel 

rushed; 12 months in advance is perfect. Have everything 

on the day that you and your fiancé want - whatever 

it is - because it is fundamentally about you and your 

experiences. Finally have it filmed, and allow yourself to 

enjoy every moment of your special day because when 

you sit down and watch the video back at home for the 

first time you will relive it all over again! It’s truly magical. 


PROFESSIONAL DETAILS 

VENUE 

The Cliff Restaurant 

WEDDING PLANNER & DESIGNER 

Weddings By Malissa 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Magical Moments Photography 

FLOWERS 

Simply Flowers 

WEDDING CAKE 

Sinnfully Sweet Creations 

HAIR STYLIST 

Donna Smith 

MAKEUP ARTIST 

Janine Cooper 


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fustic 

house 

be inspired 

Referred to as ‘heaven on earth’ and lauded as 

one of the finest examples of a historical villa estate 

in Barbados, idyllic Fustic House is one of British 

theatrical designer Oliver Messel’s most celebrated 

transformations in the Caribbean. Described as 

“something out of a dream... one of those rare 

places, which once seen, is never forgotten” by 

Country Life’s Jeremy Musson, the unique setting 

and expansive parkland grounds lend themselves 

well to privacy. Trademark touches include slender 

greek columns, arches and the quintessential 

‘Messel Green’ painted finishes; covered verandahs 

and balconies provide shade during the day. 

Opulence and fantasy blend together at Fustic 

to provide a phenomenal canvas for a wedding 

decorator to create breathtaking designs; in our 

opinion, Fustic House is one of the most magical 

and memorable wedding venues on the island. 





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The amazingly talented floral designer, Robert 

Carter of Petals in Paradise, took on the challenge 

of transforming the courtyard at Fustic into a 

mesmerizing and simply stunning design for a 

wedding reception, full of whimsical touches: 

twinkling crystal, feathered birds, organza chair 

covers and over-the-top floral displays for the table 

design follow a silver and pastel palette with a pop 

or two of pink; tall floor lanterns and hanging glass 

balls with tiny lights wound into the vines create a 

beautifully romantic ambiance as the sun sets. 

Whites and pinks abound, juxtaposing with the 

verdant, lush green plants that encompass the main 

house yet blend in seamlessly with the natural 

surroundings as if they had always been there. 

Fustic House is simply perfection in paradise, and 

definitely brideLIFE approved! 

“Creativity defines who I am.....it’s about 

creating that necessary wow factor for every 

client in a way that speaks to who they are 

and what they want for that special event.” 

ROBERT CARTER, PETALS IN PARADISE 


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Well-known for his over-the-top, exquisite and elegant 

floral designs, Robert Carter and his team at Petals 

in Paradise have been creating breathtaking and 

memorable events for clients for over 15 years. 

With each project, his goal is to ensure that he and 

his team bring that added flair, sophistication and 

creativity to every event, to meet each client’s unique 

desires, whether the budget is unrestrained, modest 

or economical. 

As the Artistic Floral Designer for Barbados’ luxurious 

Five Diamond resort, the Sandy Lane Hotel, Robert’s 

large exotic floral displays can be seen throughout 

the property and have been appreciated by various 

celebrities and renowned guests as they either 

vacationed or attended functions. 

Through the years, Robert has been fortunate to 

collaborate and work with several top international 

designers, event planners and florists including Preston 

Bailey, Colin Cowie and David Beahm – allowing him to 

raise the bar on local floral arranging and designs, taking 

them to a new level of stunning beauty. 

Not only does Robert service some of the top hotels 

in Barbados – he also provides floral arrangements for 

corporate functions, private yachts and cruise liners. 

“The aim is to produce unforgettable 

experiences, done with integrity, creativity, 

professionalism & finesse and to leave each 

client with a sense of total satisfaction and 

achievement.” 

www.petalsinparadise.com 


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about 

FUSTIC HOUSE 

The epitome of grace and elegance, Fustic House is imbued 

with the unique theatrical imprint of Oliver Messel, who 

originally transformed this 18th century plantation house into 

a stunning 11 acre estate high on a cliffside overlooking the 

ocean on the northernmost part of Barbados’ famed west coast. 

Driving through the St Lucy countryside and arriving at the 

green gates, one begins the journey that transports you into a 

private haven - a magical, special villa that truly encompasses 

the surrounding gardens. Trees (many of which are Fustic trees, 

from which the property derives it’s name), lush tropical plants, 

ponds and water features abound, creating a feeling of openness 

where the indoor and outdoor spaces flow seamlessly together, 

creating a comfortable yet luxurious environment. An ideal villa 

for those who value privacy with world-class service. 

Oliver Messel – a British artist and one of the most eminent 

stage designers of his era – was well known in Barbados and 

Mustique during the late 60’s for designing fabulous homes to 

suit his high end clientele: from rock stars to royalty, old money 

and new, he was responsible for adding his signature style to 

many of the luxurious villas on the west coast; it is said that 

Fustic House was one of his favourites. The main house reflects 

this sophisticated style of Caribbean living that we all dream 

about – cool coralstone walls, flowering vines and simple colour 

schemes are complimented with modern facilities and amenities 

that bring this gorgeous estate firmly into the 21st century. 

Fustic House was built around a large courtyard overlooking 

the ravine below and the Caribbean sea beyond; the sunsets 

alone are worth every penny! The estate itself consists of four 

separate buildings and sleeps up to 14 in 7 opulent bedroom 

suites: The Messel Wing (on the north side of the Main House) 

was added in the early 1970’s, with two bedrooms, a covered 

living area and a lovely patio that overlooks the ocean; the 

guest house (located a few steps away from the main house) 

has a further two bedroom suites, a games room/gym and 

large outdoor showers; entirely wrapped by wide verandas 

the rooms open onto a central courtyard area with views out 

into the beautifully landscaped gardens. More recently, the 

addition of The Pavilion at the bottom of the ravine has added 

another dimension to this property – while it has a single 


LOCATIONS 

Fustic House 

bedroom suite it also has a kitchenette, a huge reception 

room featuring a high-tech home cinema and top-of-the-line 

sounds system. Close to each other, but spaced far enough 

apart to give optimum privacy, Fustic continues to carefully 

balance modern finishes with old world charm, maintaining 

an essence of the style and class that this estate has become 

known for. 

One of the most stunning features at Fustic House is the 

lagoon swimming pool – designed by Oliver Messel, it was 

originally blasted out of the rock face to create an oasis 

in amongst the verdant gardens; today it is fed by ionised 

water, making it similar to taking a dip in a natural spring. A 

large wooden sundeck extends out into the treetops, looking 

out towards the horizon and a gazebo sits on a ledge above 

the pool, perfect for yoga practise, a massage or simply as 

a peaceful spot for meditating. At Fustic, guests can dine 

in a different location for each meal – lunch in the gardens, 

dinner under the stars in the courtyard and breakfast in the 

portico; life slows down to a relaxing pace and it’s left to 

the guests to explore at their own leisure. For those who 

want sand and sea, it’s a short walk down to a sandy beach 

at Little Good Harbour; umbrellas and loungers are provided 

for guests’ use. It’s the best of both worlds in one expansive 

villa estate! The property and grounds at Fustic House are 

impeccably maintained by a crack team headed up by house 

Manager Tony Troulan; included in the rental are a full staff 

with butler, chef and housekeepers who offer a five-star 

service, known for being unobtrusive yet attentive in tending 

to guests’ every need. 

As a wedding location, Fustic House is a splendid venue to 

consider. A minimum booking of one week is required, but 

this property is more than just a villa – it offers space and 

privacy for families to share in and be part of the whole 

destination wedding experience and to create lasting 

memories during their stay. Factoring in the equivalent cost 

of a hotel, it really is a comparable option; the pluses include 

privacy, complimentary laundry, plenty of space and all the 

up-to-date touches that one expects with a property of this 

standard; iPod docks, bath robes and L’Occitane products are 

all provided. Over the years Fustic has played host to many 

famous guests – from the late Princess Margaret to Oprah 

Winfrey; it has also been a shoot location for many fashion 

editorials for magazines such as Vogue and Tatler as well as 

for designers like Ralph Lauren, not to mention the numerous 

features in international magazines. 

Fustic House Private Estate, the ideal getaway for large 

families or groups, offers the finest in Caribbean island living. 

Find out more about this stunning villa estate at Blue Sky 

Luxury – Fustic House. 

www.blueskyluxury.com 


Tips for booking 

Fustic House: 

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In order to have your wedding at Fustic House, 

the property requires the the minimum amount of 

nights for rental: in summer (April 15 – December 

14) it is five nights and in the winter months is 

seven nights. 

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The estate at Fustic House can hold a maximum of 

80 guests for a wedding, cocktail party or event in 

the grounds only. 

Any function held at Fustic House will require the 

equivalent of one night’s rental as a venue fee. 

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The chef and staff at Fustic House can cater for a 

maximum of 25 guests. Any more than that will 

require private catering to be arranged through 

one of their recommended vendors, all of whom 

have been vetted for high levels of service and 

quality of product. 

If you want to get married at Fustic House or hold 

a private event, an approved wedding or event 

planner is required to be retained; they will be 

responsible for all décor, lighting, tenting and 

layout for the event, ensuring that everything is 

put up and taken down carefully, respecting the 

wishes of Fustic’s owners. 


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ENTERTAINMENT 

David Collins 

Music of the 

Heart 

DAVID COLLINS - GUITARIST 

“Music, at its essence, is what give us memories.” Stevie Wonder 

Music. One of the most integral elements for any 

wedding or event, but one that tends to be overlooked. 

Music not only sets the tone for the day and creates a 

subtle ambiance for the bride to walk down the aisle; it 

entertains guests while they are arriving at the ceremony 

and waiting for the bride, accompanies the signing of the 

register and brings a romantic feel to the day. “Music 

makes the wedding and creates the atmosphere for the 

event,” explains David Collins, classically trained guitarist 

and the only musician in Barbados who plays classical and 

finger-style guitar, providing not only instrumental music 

but vocals as well. 

A one-stop shop, David supplies all the sound equipment 

needed, as well as visiting the venue in advance to find 

out where he will be setting up and meeting the bride & 

groom to make sure all details are taken care of. “When 

playing, it’s important to consider the location – will it be 

too loud if I am close to the guests? How will the space 

convey sound to the back of the room? It’s not just about 

sitting down and playing – there are many angles to take 

into account.” 

Taking great pride in his musicianship, he practises often 

and is dedicated to providing a professional service from 

the first contact through to the actual event, taking 

performing at weddings very seriously: “it reminds me 

of the close link music has with creating memories. I 

feel lucky to be able to share these special moments in 

people’s lives.” 

Rather than apply a ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to the 

music choices for a wedding, David likes to consult 

with the couple to find out more about their taste in 

music, their favourite artists and special songs that have 

meaning to them and makes recommendations to the 

couple. 

Most weddings have a general format with music playing 

a part throughout; as guests arrive at the ceremony, the 

procession down the aisle, the signing of the register, a 

sand or candle ceremony and the reception. Different 

pieces are chosen for each, and David can make 

suggestions for a DJ or a band that suits the couple’s 

taste if required. 

While many couples that choose to get married in the 

Caribbean may want something very ‘island-style’ such 

as a steelpan band, David explains that a guitar can 

be quite versatile and adds a level of sophistication: 

“Entertainment is an integral part of any event; the 

sound of a guitar is much softer than the harsh tones 

of steelpan, and can be altered to suit all the different 

elements during a wedding. It’s also the perfect choice 

when space is a premium such as churches or more 

intimate venues.” 


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Not sure how to choose 

music for your wedding? 

Here are David’s suggestions and tips to make 

the process go smoothly: 

1. Choose a song that has meaning, or is a 

song the couple identify with. 

2. Choose music that suits the event: lyrics 

are important! You may love the song, but the 

lyrics might be inappropriate. 

3. Churches can be very particular: some 

priests will ask what songs are being played and 

want to review the lyrics. 

4. Enjoy the process: David shares his advice 

about the music for the event and can make 

recommendations for a DJ and/or band to 

compliment the event. 

5. Have faith in the musician’s experience and 

knowledge! Many brides worry that the music 

won’t suit the event and David can usually find 

a suitable compromise. 

6. Good musicians will be open to customising 

music to the couple’s requests. 

7. Choosing the music is a collaborative 

experience! Once initial contact is made, David 

makes general suggestions and can create a 

personalised musical selection. 

8. Get your music choices organised early: at 

least a month in advance if not more, especially 

for a more intricate piece. David prefers to 

memorize pieces beforehand. 

www.davidcollins.biz 

PHOTO BY STEVE CUMBERBATCH, MAGICAL MOMENTS 

Having invested in a mobile sound system that can easily 

fit into small spaces but still produces a high quality sound, 

David has a flexible and can-do approach as a recent 

experience at a wedding held at The Lone Star on the 

west coast shows: “I was supposed to play on the beach 

but when I got there it was pouring rain! A last minute 

decision was made to move everything upstairs to the 

balcony. Thankfully my equipment is easy to move and it 

took me no more than 10 minutes to set up; then I was 

asked to move and play in the actual restaurant!” 

David explains how his style of musicianship comes into 

it’s own: “brides really enjoy the cocktail hour, the time 

after the ceremony and at the early stages of the reception 

before dinner. This is where my guitar playing works 

beautifully! As the evening progresses, and the party 

really starts, then the DJ or band takes over.” 

One of his favourite moments is after the ceremony or 

event “when the bride & groom tell you how much they 

appreciate what you’ve done.” 


Office & Showroom: 

'Weigh Bridge', Hopewell Plantation, 

St. Thomas, Barbados. 

Tel: (246) 424-9303 / 826-7755/50 

Email: eventsanddecorbygiselle@gmail.com 

Web: www.eventsanddecorbygiselle.com 

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BRIDAL STYLE 

Gowns of Summer 

Gowns of 

Summer 

Bridal fashion maestro Mark Ingram shares his top 10 Gowns for the 2015 Season. 

Top retailer for Oscar de la Renta Bridal, Mark Ingram has 

mastered the art of finding that one-of–a-kind wedding 

gown, creating a salon known for attention to detail and 

a wide selection of gowns from top of the line bridal and 

special occasion designers. 

Valued and trusted for his levels of customer service, 

Mark has built his business with this in mind. 

“When I was a kid in the 60’s, my grandparents took 

me shopping at some of the finest stores in Manhattan, 

along Fifth Avenue. It was all about customer service in 

those days, and that experience was so ingrained in me 

growing up, that I felt it would so great to have an atelier 

in New York City that gave that kind of a personalised way 

of working with customers, making them feel very, very 

special, especially for a wedding occasion - the ultimate 

special occasion for a young woman to have.” 

Growing up in New York City, Mark developed his love of 

clothes from his stylish family. A career in fashion led to 

the opening of Mark Ingram Atelier in 2002, an intimate 

space mid-town Manhattan whose clientele hail from 

all over the world, a veritable list of celebrities, fashion 

industry icons and the who’s who of New York society. 


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CAROLINA HERRERA 

This gown brings a sportswear 

like feel to lace and silk faille, 

which are traditionally formal 

fabrications. The lace is just 

bare enough to keep it sexy. 


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MONIQUE LHUILLIER 

I love the subtle sparkle of this 

gown! This is the perfect modern 

princess gown. 


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INBAL DROR 

My brides love the figure-hugging 

silhouettes of Inbal Dror gowns. 

I love the damask pattern of this 

lace! 


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ANGEL SANCHEZ 

This gown interprets the crop 

top trend for a bridal gown. The 

sheerness of the lace is not-toorevealing, 

and the A-line skirt can 

compete with any ball gown. The 

buttons down the back and the bow 

add drama and sophistication.

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MARCHESA 

It is hard to make ruffles 

sophisticated, but Marchesa did 

just that. This gown is perfect for 

a big, important ballroom. 


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NAEEM KAHN 

This Naeem Kahn gown is 

amazing! The perfect after party 

gown to dance the night away! 


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7 

NAEEM KAHN 

Sheer lace sleeves were a big 

trend in market and this gown is 

one of my favorite examples. I love 

the combination of sheerness with 

beaded embroidery. 


8 

CHRISTOS COSTERELLOS 

This Christos Costerellos gown is 

perfect for a tropical location. The 

super sheer bodice combined with 

the sheer tulle skirt is perfection!

ANNE BARGE 

This Anne Barge gown was 

my favorite classic gown from 

Bridal Market. Tradition lace and 

fabrication paired with a corseted 

bodice to make it modern. 

9

10 

MIRA ZWILLINGER 

I love the signature embroidery 

of this bodice paired with the 

soft tulle skirt. Tulle skirts are 

usually voluminous, so this narrow 

silhouette is fresh and new. 

Having become somewhat of a bridal fashion guru, Mark has 

worked with Elegant Bride and WeTV and is now expanding 

into tableware and paper product collaborations. 

Mark takes pride in his staff, a close-knit group who he 

considers family. Highly trained and knowledgeable, they 

are dedicated to providing the highest quality experience 

at every stage from gown selection to final fitting; taking 

their time to listen to the customer is key. “I want brides 

to always remember that choosing a dress really isn’t 

about just choosing a dress........I want brides to leave here 

feeling that they were listened to, that they were serviced 

professionally, that they walk away with a once-in-lifetime 

experience.” He says. 

Travelling to runway shows twice a year to handpick dresses, 

gowns and accessories for his atelier, he enjoys a unique 

relationship with many designers (including Karl Lagerfeld 

and Angel Sanchez) where he works with them to create 

special designs exclusive to his store, and to address his 

client’s needs. The atelier offers traditional, classic pieces 

alongside more modern, fashion forward gowns; Mark 

selects different designers that brides may not have heard 

of before, encouraging them to take chances with bold 

and different gowns that make a statement. 

“Bridal gown selection is a very personal experience.....our 

consultants are trained to find the best dress for you..... 

one that you feel comfortable with, within your budget, 

within your body type, within your venue....that’s how we 

operate in this salon. It’s really not about a high pressure 

situation but more about finding the right dress for you.” 

Mark’s one piece of advice for brides-to-be when choosing 

your wedding dress? “Don’t bring your girlfriends!” 

WEBSITE: www.markingramatelier.com 

FACEBOOK: MarkIngramAtelier 

INSTAGRAM: markingrambride 

TWITTER: markingrambride 

PINTEREST: markingrambride

A full service entertainment company that 

specialises in designing music to fit any occasion. 

Whether a soloist at a wedding or several artistes for an 

elaborate elegant event, we cater to the individual needs of each client, 

creating entertainment packages to fit their style, the event and their budget. 

T: 1-246-826-5550 • E: notestonote@gmail.com

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Jazz 

apple 

creations 

unique wedding dresses and 

accessories custom-designed 

and made in barbados. 

Inspired by the female form, local wedding 

dress and accessories designer Jazz Applewhite 

creates gorgeous one-of-a-kind bridal wear using 

beautiful lace, soft flowing fabrics with intricate, 

detailed finishes with pearls, crystals and metallic 

beads. 




WEDDING GOWN Jazz Applewhite Bridal Designs 

JEWELLRY Always Summer, Limegrove Lifestyle Centre 

HAIR STYLISTS Angela Sealy & Donna Sealy 

MAKEUP ARTIST Sherryann Moore, Makeup by SAM 


ON LOCATION 

Fustic House 


BRIDAL FASHION 

Jazz Apple Creations 




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Custom-designing her creations, she enjoys working 

one-on-one with clients to infuse her designs with 

their vision to bring their wedding dress dreams to 

life and ensure a perfect fit, which is no mean feat! 

Her one-off accessories include hair pieces and veils 

to compliment the dress, and add an elegant touch 

for any bride or bridesmaid. Jazz is also known for 

creating gorgeous hippy-chic floral headbands that 

can be tailored to a specific colour theme if required 

and are the perfect accessory for younger members 

of the bridal party. 

Looking to the future, Jazz is excited to have 

her designs featured in brideLIFE, and to have the 

opportunity to work with both local and international 

clients. 

“I was very excited to be contacted by brideLIFE to 

showcase my work in this issue! I am very grateful 

for the opportunity to work with the amazing and 

talented brideLIFE team, and I hope to collaborate on 

more projects in the future.” 

INSTAGRAM: @jazzapple246 

Tel: (246) 837-8696 


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70 BRIDELIFE WEDDINGS IN BARBADOS | ISSUE 5 

SINNFULLY SWEET CREATIONS 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVE CUMBERBATCH OF MAGICAL MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY

CAKES 

Frills & Flowers 

Frills and 

Flowers 

THEY’RE NOT JUST FOR THE DRESS! 

Elaborate & stunning wedding cakes created by Barbados’ top bakers. 

Who doesn’t love cake? For one we do, and its always 

exciting to see what our island’s top bakers will create, 

from the simplest to the most extravagant of styles! Not 

only are they visually stunning, but they taste like a little 

piece of heaven. Take a peak at these mouthwatering 

beauties by some of Barbados’ best! 


PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUKE DeFREITAS PHOTOGRAPH 

CAKES BY ANNALISE 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LESLIE ST. JOHN 


CAKES 



A 

party 

without 

cake is just 

a meeting 

JULIA CHILDS 




PHOTO BY KATHERINE STINNET PHOTOGRAPHY 


PHOTO BY GINA FRANCESCA PHOTOGRAPHY 


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BEVERLY MARSHALL 

PHOTO BY LUKE DeFREITAS PHOTOGRAPHY 


CAKES 


FOUR AND TWENTY BAKERY 

PHOTO BY STEVE CUMBERBATCH OF MAGICAL MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY 


WHERE THERE 

IS CAKE, 

THERE IS HOPE. 

AND THERE IS ALWAYS CAKE. 

DEAN KOONTZ 




PHOTO BY GINA FRANCESCA PHOTOGRAPHY

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Hair’s 

how it’s Done 

DONNA SMITH HAIR STYLIST 

“At the end of the day, confidence is the best hairstyle” 

WRITTEN BY NICOLA WILSON 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RISEE CHADERTON 


Salons in The Fairmont Royal Pavilion and Cobbler’s Cove 

Hotels – located on Barbados’s Platinum Coast; that she is in 

demand as one of the island’s top hair stylists for weddings 

and events and also has a successful mobile hairdressing 

business – Hair By Donna. 

Life was not always so rose-tinted and rainbow hued for 

Donna. Hers is a real life Cinderella story, in a sense, and 

her humble beginnings have shaped her into the wonderful 

person that she is today. I had the good luck of sitting down 

with Donna for a good old chat to see what it is that makes 

this lady tick. 

Donna, at the age of fifteen, an age where for most of us 

the biggest source of stress is maybe a math test in school 

on Monday, found herself a teenage mother in need of a 

job. Coming from a poverty stricken home, Donna was no 

stranger to hardship, and she found herself employed 

at her sister-in-law’s salon, sweeping floors and serving 

refreshments to patrons. Her keen eye, attention to detail 

and passion to break free of the struggle, encouraged Donna 

to learn all that she could about the business, eventually 

landing her a position as hairdresser at the upscale Sandy 

Lane Hotel. 

This environment sparked such a fire in Donna, that is, 33 

years later, yet to be put out. After studying abroad at Vidal 

Sassoon Salons in London (where she returns annually 

for refresher courses), Donna has become the best and 

most in demand bridal hair stylist in Barbados. And her 

reputation precedes her. She has been known, throughout 

her successful career, to have rubbed shoulders with many 

a celebrity, from Madeleine Albright and Bill and Hilary 

Clinton, to Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest. 

For most of us, the thought of affiliating and establishing 

ourselves amongst the echelons of the rich and famous is 

a thing of whimsical fancy and daydream. We have all, at 

one time or the other, imagined ourselves living a jet-set life 

where exotic locales and beach front mansions feature as 

a part of our everyday lives. Reality, however, rears it’s less 

than ideal head while sitting at our desk jobs or stewing in 

a hot traffic jam, and shatters our dreams with a cruel blow. 

Now this paints a pretty extreme picture, as most of us 

are really content with our lot in life. We know that hard 

work and perseverance is what gets us through, and the 

hardships we face create a striving for excellence and a 

sense of gratification for the little blessings, whatever they 

may be. 

Never has this attitude been better expressed than in the 

likeness of Ms. Donna Smith. Anyone who is familiar with 

Donna knows that she is the proud proprietor of two of 

the island’s most prestigious beauty salons – Sass Beauty 

Barbados being one of the top holiday destinations in the 

Caribbean, it’s not surprising that Donna would have the 

opportunity to style the hair of a glamorous movie star or 

two. Pictures of the famous personalities she has had the 

good fortune to meet adorn the walls of her salon and she 

states that is has been an honour to make the acquaintance 

of famous people who she states humbly are “just like 

regular people”. 

As successful as Donna is, she remains humble and warm 

hearted in all aspects. When asked what she finds the most 

challenging about her career – “Time keeping! Especially at 

Christmas and New Year’s“, she says with a good natured 

grimace, when an average working day for Donna can be 

from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm! Yikes! 

But, being no stranger to hard work, she can say that 

along with the challenges she loves what she does and 

enjoys meeting people. Her mobile hair styling creates the 

opportunity for Donna to interact and relate with her clients 

in a more intimate way than the salon atmosphere can 

provide and she claims that she “likes to see how relaxed 

people are in their own environments”. 

Most of Donna’s clientele have been loyal and faithful to her 


BEAUTY STYLIST 

Donna Smith - Hair 

service for 20 years or more, and the proof of her success is 

not hard to see. After such a long time in the business there 

has got to be a few funny anecdotes or stories of wedding day 

mishaps in her memory, right? I asked Donna to share one 

or two “hair-raising” debacles with our readers. She laughed 

obligingly and claimed, “there are certain words you should 

never say to a bride on her wedding day – EMERGENCY is 

one of them!” “From fainting brides to burnt veils, I’ve seen 

it all!” she says. 

She proceeded to tell me about a truly fascinating story with, 

luckily, a very happy ending. After being together for 6 years 

and having their first child, couple Kieron and Joanna Hatton 

decided on Barbados as the destination to tie the knot. They 

decided on a very intimate ceremony with just the three of 

them. Not hard to coordinate right? Wrong! After searching 

online, the couple settled for a wedding planner sourced on 

a recognized website. 

Upon meeting the appointed planner, she was rude and 

unprofessional, gave them very little information in regards 

to venue and ceremony details, and the Hattons were at 

a loss as to how to proceed. On the day of the nuptials, 

the wedding planner was an hour late and there were no 

pictures or even a wedding certificate issued! The Hattons 

returned to the UK extremely disappointed with the whole 

experience along with having no evidence of their special 

day. 

Joanna turned to her only other source of contact during the 

ordeal; her hairstylist Donna. Upset and saddened by the 

treatment the Hattons received, Donna spent a year trying 

to contact the parties involved and procure some form of 

compensation for the couple. 

Finally, with the help of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism 

Association, Donna was able to ensure their return to 

Barbados. She enlisted the help of Malissa Blackman who 

finally located their marriage certificate and coordinated the 

details for the couple to renew their vows. So, on November 

23rd 2010, exactly one year after their harrowing first ordeal, 

Donna and her team gave the Hattons the amazing 

opportunity for a second chance at the dream wedding 

they always desired. Fabulous hair and make-up, an 

intimate beach setting for exchanging of vows, professional 

photographer, flowers, cake, the works. All completely free 

of cost! 

In gratitude to Donna for all of her heart felt efforts, Joanna 

asked her to serve as her maid of honour. If that isn’t a fairy 

tale ending I don’t know what is! 

To have your hair styled by Barbados’s very own 

“stylist to the stars” visit Donna’s website at 

www.hairstylebydonna.com to book your appointment. 


BEAUTY 

M.A.C. Looks 

The Return of 

the Glow 

An easy, optimistic attitude in makeup pervades for Summer ’15. 

Freedom! That’s the message this season’s makeup 

is sending. Freedom to be yourself and freedom to 

have fun with it. It’s all about perfect skin in the most 

natural way, playing with lightness both literally – light 

colour, tone, texture and touch – and metaphorically, 

ENLIGHTENED 

All about light and brightness – this trend does it not 

with colour, but with texture – using shine, cream 

and powdered pearl, gloss and pale, matte shades 

which require real technical ability to keep the look 

weightless. The effortless way to channel this trend is 

with a glossy lid. “There is little more beautiful than 

natural skin enriched with a clear shine,” says M.A.C. 

’s Terry Barber. The must-have product for this season 

is eye gloss. 

THE ESSENTIALS: Mineralize Skinfinish Perfect 

Topping in Lightscapade (light skins) or Global 

Glow (dark skins). Mixing Medium Shine - gives a 

translucent dewy glow. Gloss Texture. Eye Gloss worn 

alone for transparency, in Lightly Tauped. Cream Colour 

Base in Luna (light skins) or Dusk (dark skins). Prep + 

Prime Fix. 

FREE PARTY 

This trend conjures up a carefree spirit by way of a 

rainbow gathering. Against raw skin, colours have a 

seaside story to their palette: aquatic, clear-water blues 

and sea-foam greens, coral and shell pinks, sherbet 

and ice-cream pastels (and a smattering of fairground 

glitter). Mix, don’t match; be free with the placement; 

throw on something unique and embrace the irony 

of a mint-choc-chip green or a lipstick pink on the 

eye. There are no prescriptions or rules. Well, except 

for one. Ease up on foundation. “Anything involving 

colour only looks modern when you take away the skin 

coverage,” says Terry Barber. 

THE ESSENTIALS: Satic Textured Cream in Blue 

Forecast (powder blue) and Super Fresh (pale mint). 

Gold Pigment – think liquid metal, not frost. Pro 

Longwear Paint Pot in Perky – a solid anchor for a 

glossy lid. Casual Colour in Secret Admirer - equally 

relevant on the eyes or lips. Technakohl in Smooth Blue 

- gives a beautiful brightness to the eyes, especially 

when worn in the waterlines. 


as a mood. Don’t think this is all about “natural”; look 

closer at these trends and a diversity of choices is 

revealed. The commonality between them all is their 

exploration of how to open up the face. Spontaneity 

and vitality makes makeup feel fresh, captivatingly 

chic and relevant. “Everything in makeup this season 

participates in achieving what makeup does best 

– revealing and illuminating the features,” explains 

Lyne Desnoyers, Director of Artistryat M. A. C. 

Cosmetics. What better reason to Lighten Up! 

NO MAKEUP 

This season’s most prevalent trend: looking un-made 

up. Running the gamut from bare skin through to more 

sun warmed, very rarely, however, does it mean “no” 

makeup. The “keeping it real” details: clean, but not 

overly worked-on skin (concealer is king); a hydrated 

finish; minimal powder; translucently groomed brows; 

no mascara with straight lashes; sheer highlights; an insinuation 

of sun that ranges from a glow to a freckle to 

a surfer sun flush; a little lip conditioner. “No Makeup” 

is a democratic view of beauty – we can all aspire to 

looking like the best version of ourselves. 

THE ESSENTIALS: Lip & Cheek in Must Have Melon 

(translucent peach), Go Guava (warm rose). Eye Brows 

in Lingering and Strut - enhance and lightly shape 

brows. Studio Sculpt Defining Bronzer in Golden Rinse 

& Delicates, Matchmaster Concealer - gives the skin a 

clean finish without looking cakey. Prep + Prime Natural 

Radiance - built-in glow gives instant dimension to 

the face. Eye Shadow in Force of Nature. 

RE: VIEW 

Black liner and lashes – the resolute cornerstones of 

eye makeup – get a wide-eyed, expansive rethink; deconstructing 

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Barber. On trend? Layers of mascara against bare skin. 

The vital detail – no eye shadow. Contemporary black 

is worn at its best against bare (often glossy) lids. 

THE ESSENTIALS: Studio Sculpt Superblack Lash. 

Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash. Super Slick Liquid 

Eye Liner in Defiantly Feline. Black Crème Liner. 

TOOLS: 205 Mascara Fan Brush; 266 Small Angle 

Brush. 




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SWIMWEAR Sea Reinas, Barbados 

HAIR STYLIST Angela Sealy & Donna Sealy 

MAKEUP ARTIST Sherryann Moore, Makeup by SAM

Villa Living 

resort wear, accessories & jewellry by always summer 

swimwear by sea reinas 

Soft, feminine flowing dresses, silk pyjama tops and chic cotton pants 

pair with fun and flirty swimwear for summer, accessorised with delicate 

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fringed throws for a poolside look that pops, while makeup is mostly 

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RESORT WEAR, JEWELERY, ACCESSORIES Always Summer, Limegrove Lifestyle Centre, St James 

SWIMWEAR Sea Reinas, Barbados 

HAIR STYLIST Angela Sealy & Donna Sealy 

MAKEUP ARTIST Sherryann Moore, Makeup by SAM

LIFESTYLE 

Villa Living 

previous pages 

left: deandra is wearing a silk swarovski crystal embellished long dress by camilla and 

gold drop earrings by lk/leetal kalmanson. 

right: jacqueline is wearing a silk fringe cover-up by blink, multi-stone & gold necklace 

by mary louise; “folie” strapless bikini top in plum; “snorkel” bikini bottom in emerald. 

these pages 

left: deandra is wearing a “shallow water” turquoise bikini top by sea reinas; embellished 

white cotton pant by juliette dunn; white mother of pearl & gold triangle necklace; 

crystal & gold long necklace by mary louise; crystal & 18ct gold earrings by dana kellin. 

below: jacqueline is wearing a pink silk embroidered jacket by juliette dunn; ‘mela’ pink 

pearl & cord double necklace; long zircon stud earrings by ziba; swimwear from rue des 

escoffees collection by sea reinas; “piccolo” bandeau bikini top in white; “posers” bikini 

bottom in white; with a moyna “barbados” pouch/clutch. 



REAL WEDDINGS 

Deborah & Brian 

DEBORAH 

BRIAN 

& 

No strangers to Barbados, Deborah and Brian have visited 

the island for many years and bought their own vacation 

home on the west coast. So when they decided to tie the 

knot, it was no surprise that they chose Barbados as their 

wedding destination! 

The bride and groom wanted an intimate wedding with 20 

of their closest friends and family – the ceremony was held 

at their own home, “Fern Gully”, where they overlooked the 

west coast horizon and the backdrop was a beautiful gully. 

Guests were serenaded by solo guitarist David Collins, while 

Country House Caterers served sumptuous canapés and 

champagne. 

The couple wanted the venue for their wedding reception 

to be something spectacular with a view of the ocean and 

a sense of elegance similar to Deborah’s own style. It was 

very important to both the bride and groom that the venue 

also gave their guests a taste of why they loved Barbados 

so much; after meeting with the Weddings by Malissa team, 

it was determined that The Cliff Restaurant was the perfect 

choice for the affair. 

Being in the event and wedding industry in the UK and 

owning her own floral shop, Deborah was well versed in 

what she envisioned for her own special day; a meeting 

with florist Christina Foster of Simply Flowers to design the 

flowers included the creation of a stunning display of flowers 

on the archway at the entry to the ceremony location. The 

bride’s floral palette featured white hydrangeas, cream and 

pale pink spray roses, rice ferns, white cymbidium orchids, 

white lisianthius and other natural greenery. 

Deborah’s daughter, an opera singer, treated guests to a 

number of her mother’s favorite songs during both the 

ceremony and reception, adding an exceptionally personal 


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Deborah & Brian 


CEREMONY LOCATION 

Private Residence in Bakers Woods, St.Peter 

RECEPTION LOCATION 


WEDDING PLANNER/DESIGNER 

Weddings By Malissa 

MUSIC AT CEREMONY 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

Luke De Freitas Photography 

HAIR STYLIST 

Donna Smith 

MAKEUP ARTIST 


FLOWERS 


WEDDING FAVOURS 

Green Monkey Chocolatier 

FIREWORKS 

Carib FX 

RENTALS FOR CEREMONY 

Marquee Events 

WEDDING CAKE 


touch to the event! Deborah and Brian surprised their 

guests with a local gift of gourmet handmade chocolates 

from the Green Monkey Chocolatier and the final touch 

to the night was a spectacular 4 minute firework display 

by Carib FX that captured the unique attitude of this very 

special couple in having a truly memorable wedding that 

they could share with friends and family. 

This was clearly an enjoyable wedding planning experience 

for both the couple and the team at Weddings by Malissa, 

who shared: “we had a blast working with this super fun 

loving couple and wish them a lifetime of happiness, love 

and laughter together!” 


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REAL WEDDINGS 

Lorraine & Steven 

LORRAINE 

& STEVEN 

Barbados was recommended by a friend, and our loved 

ones were excited and respectful of our desire for a 

destination wedding, while understanding that some of 

them would not be able to attend. 

All of our wedding desires were presented with the 

utmost professionalism and courtesy, while offering us 

great value with a personal touch. 

The venue was well located, very intimate, beautiful and 

secluded. Everything we’d asked for was presented at a 

reasonable price with good communication throughout 

the planning process. 

The catering was lovely and economical, and the quantity 

was perfect, so as not to soak up the champagne too 

much! 

The staff were very attentive, staying within reach to 

assist, but far enough away not to impose. 

The marquee was an unexpected necessity due to the 

weather, yet in hindsight the ambiance would not have 

been the same without it, and the fresh local flowers 

were just gorgeous. 

Given the fact that neither of us are religious, the Officiate 

offered a suitable, tasteful service which was just perfect. 

Everyone who joined us in Barbados loved it, and we 

hosted a party for everyone else on our return home. 

We enjoyed our Barbados destination wedding very 

much and would certainly recommend both Barbados 

and Lisa’s services. 

In fact, we enjoyed it so much that every time we look 

back on our big day we just burst into smiles! 



REAL WEDDINGS 

Lorraine & Steven 


LOCATION 

Silver Sands Beach 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

Addison Cumberbatch 

WEDDING PLANNER, DESIGN & DÉCOR 

BARBADOS Weddings...beyond your imagination!! 

FLOWERS 


WEDDING CAKE 



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Jennifer & Alan 

JENNIFER 

& ALAN 

We chose Barbados as our destination wedding location 

because I fell in love with The Cliff restaurant when I went to 

visit friends that live in Barbados. Before my husband and I 

were even engaged, I walked into The Cliff and said “This is 

it! I’m getting married here in Barbados one day!” 

We wanted to have first look photos done at Bottom Bay, 

but it was pouring rain all day of our wedding. We ended 

up having our first look photos at The Harrison House. Also 

due to the weather and incoming tide, we had our wedding 

ceremony on the balcony of The Cadillac Penthouse at 

The Lone Star, with the wedding dinner reception in the 

restaurant. 

Our most memorable experience of our wedding was 

lighting the Chinese wish lanterns. The expression on my 

grandfather’s face was perfection as he let go of the lit lantern 

and it floated into the sky! Our photographer captured that 

moment perfectly and it had become the favorite memory 

for all of our friends too. 

Barbados was special for everyone not just us as the bride 

and groom. It was a beautiful adventurous trip for everyone 

that attended (28 including us) and a truly memorable 

occasion; Barbados made my father say “I don’t want to 

get out of the water!” when swimming in the crystal clear 

ocean. My father does not spend much time outside or in 

the sun due to skin cancer, but while in Barbados, he was 

totally relaxed and happy – this alone was one of the most 

wonderful things to happen during our destination wedding 

event! 


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PHOTOGRAPHER 

Chris Glenn 

WEDDING PLANNER 

Bridesmaid Melissa Doty & 

personal friend, Tanya Franco 

GUITARIST 


VIDEOGRAPHER 

Luke de Freitas 

CEREMONY & RECEPTION 

Lone Star Hotel & Restaurant 

FLOWERS 


HAIR STYLIST 

Tenika Tang 

MAKEUP ARTIST 

Tessa Vaughn 

WEDDING CAKE 

Beverley Marshall 


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REAL WEDDINGS 

Laura & Matt 

LAURA 

MATT& 

The SOS call came from Laura 4 months before her 

wedding day, due to her American based wedding 

planner’s inability to execute her wedding in Barbados. 

With 70 specially invited guests due to fly in for the 

occasion, there was no time to waste. Laura and her Mom 

came to Barbados and Island Bliss took them to venues 

from east coast to the west coast! Upon returning to New 

York and talking to her fiancee, Matt, Foul Bay Beach was 

chosen for the ceremony and Tides Restaurant for the 

reception – and so the planning began! 

The wedding weekend started off with a welcome dinner 

for all the guests at Apsara restaurant in St Lawrence 

Gap. Entertained by the sultry sounds of Debbie Reifer 

and friends, guests enjoyed a dinner of authentic 

Indian cuisine. On the wedding day, luxury shuttles 

were provided for the guests to the south east coast of 

the island where the ceremony took place; afterwards 

they quenched their thirst with icy cold Banks beers (a 

favourite of the bride!). For a fun mix of photo shots, 

the wedding party made their way to Oistins (one of 

the 4 towns in Barbados) to take sunset shots on the 

boardwalk, and then on to the reception at Tides. After 

the traditional formalities, it was straight to the dance 

floor and guests partied into the night. 

The activities concluded with a relaxed midday beach 

event at Johnny Cool’s on the Dover beachfront; guests 

enjoyed tasting the local fare while reminiscing about 

their amazing weekend before they headed back to the 

US. Laura was thrilled with the outcome and shared her 

thoughts: “Jean and Lisa are both a pleasure to work with. 

Jean took the lead on planning our wedding, patiently 

listened to what we wanted, worked with us to craft that 

into a vision, and then executed it to perfection” 


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Laura & Matt 


LOCATIONS 

Welcome Party - Apsara Restaurant 

Ceremony - Foul Bay Beach 

Reception - Tides Restaurant 

PHOTOGRAPHY 


VIDEOGRAPHY 

Cielo Productions 

FLOWERS 


DECOR & DESIGN 

Island Bliss Weddings in association with 

RSVP Events 

HAIR STYLIST 

Donna Smith 

MAKEUP ARTIST 


CAKE 

Annalise Benskin 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Steel Panist - Andre Forde 

Band - NJ 30 


REAL WEDDINGS 

Laura & Matt 


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Tropical Weddings’ 

Alicia Farmer shares 

5 Tips for Getting 

Married in Barbados 

1. Select your professional 

wedding coordinator. 

2. Choose a beautiful 

wedding location. 

3. Invite your loved ones! 

4. Get your legal wedding 

license is an easy process; 

no minimum requirement of 

days needed to be on island! 

5. Let your coordinator do 

the rest! 

WEDDING PLANNER 

Tropical Weddings Barbados 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

Steven Cumberbatch 

of Magical Moments Photography 

BOUQUET 

Tropical Posy Bouquet 

CEREMONY 

Bottom Bay Cliff Top, St. Phillip 

RECEPTION 

Island Safari 6 hour tour with a stop 

at Atlantis Hotel for lunch! 

Elizabeth Teresa Waldner & 

William Grant Roden 

William & Liz came to Barbados on their 

own for a quiet, very intimate wedding – 

and thanks to Tropical Weddings, their 

day was extra special and unique! Their 

wedding day began with a ceremony at 

the top of a cliff, followed by a private 

6-hour island tour with Island Safari 

- what a fun way to celebrate getting 

married in Barbados! 


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Blissfully happy couple, Danielle & Robert, 

were married on the south coast of 

Barbados and shared their thoughts: 

“We want to again extend our sincere appreciation to 

you and Barbara for making our wedding the best day 

of our lives, and say thank you for all of the extra effort 

that went into making sure that our wedding actually 

happened! So, we wanted to share with you some 

photos that we have of the wedding day. Thanks 

to you, the most beautiful day of our lives came off 

without a hitch. Thank you so much and we hope that 

you enjoy the photos!” 

Sincerest Thanks, 

Danielle and Robert 

www.tropicalweddingsbarbados.com 


ON TOUR 

With Loop Barbados 

Bridal Party Exper 

gir ls 

Being that you are in beautiful Barbados for your wedding, 

take full advantage of this magical island and thoroughly 

enjoy the experience with your bridal party; both the bride 

with her maids and the groom with his men! 

While a spa day with the girls might be an easy choice, and 

the boys may just want to chill and relax with some beers 

in hand, Loop Barbados has some interesting and different 

ideas to add into the mix of your time in Barbados. 

Here are our Top 3 suggestions for out of the box activities, 

which you can organize with your bridesmaids! 

For the Adventurous 

Why not get out in the crystal clear water and experience 

Stand Up Paddle boarding. With the warm tropical breeze 

flowing through your hair and the refreshing waters, it can’t 

get much better than this. Not only will you be getting in that 

exercise which you promised yourself you would do but also 

it’s a totally different way to see Barbados. There’s something 

amazing about paddling along the pristine coastline and 

viewing the island from the water. Not only will you be 

spending quality time with your friends, you may also meet 

some underwater friends along the way, like a turtle or two! 

We suggest booking your Stand Up Paddle session with 

WhatSup Barbados, book a lesson and if you are feeling 

adventurous why not try a bit of yoga on board. We promise 

you there will be tons of laughter and fun! After your 

paddleboard session you will definitely be hungry so pack a 

picnic and enjoy it on the beach with your bridesmaids! 

www.surfsupbarbados.com 

For the Creatives 

Why not try a painting class with your girls? Set up that 

blank canvas in a picturesque area of Barbados like the East 

or North coast - Bathsheba or Animal Flower Cave. Enjoy 

the outdoors and get those creative juices flowing. Hire an 

artist to guide and assist in your creations, which can then be 

souvenirs from your trip to Barbados! It’s a win-win if you ask 

us. Don’t forget the wine and snacks to accompany you! 

For the Foodies 

What could be better than a wine tasting with your nearest 

and dearest? Get all your maids together and do a wine and 

food pairing! You can either go shopping for your bites and 

wine or place an order with one of our local caterers who 

will take care of the work for you! For all you foodies out 

there, this is the ultimate get together activity; we suggest 

contacting Country House Caterers or Flindt Patisserie who 

can organize it all for you. 


iences to Remember 

guys 

Now we can’t forget the groom and his men: our Top 3 out of 

the box activities for the gentlemen: 

For the Culture Seekers 

Why not do a Rum Shop Tour throughout the island, similar to 

bar hopping but way more casual and you get to explore the 

island as you go! Hop on a chartered bus and make your way 

through the countryside stopping at different rum shops along 

the way. Quench your thirst with the local Banks beer or go for 

a rum and mix drink and simple “cutter” (bread with cheese 

or ham inside) - don’t forget the pepper sauce! The boys can 

play dominoes with the locals and drop in on a friendly cricket 

game during the island tour! Strictly Bajan Rum Shop Tours can 

organize this tour for you! Happy Rum Shop Hopping! 

www.bajanislandtours.com 

For the Fast Paced 

The groom and his men can get together and have some fun 

at the Bushy Park Racetrack in St Philip. Recently renovated, 

it offers a top quality racing experience on specially designed 

0.41-kilometre circuit in a Birel kart. They have recently 

introduced the Grand Prix package which is a perfect option 

with a minimum of five drivers, a 15 minute race and of 

course the finishing positions and lap times of each driver! A 

little friendly competition never hurt anyone. For those motor 

sports enthusiasts this is a superb experience! 

www.bushyparkbarbados.com 

For the Relaxed 

For the men who like the finer things in life, you can go to 

Limegrove Lifestyle Centre and visit La Casa Del Habano for 

a Cuban cigar session. Relax in their comfortable lounge or 

outdoor deck while listening to blues, jazz or latin music, 

depending on your mood! Sample the diverse selection of 

cigars and pair it with a fine liquor or coffee. Sounds like a 

pretty good outing to us! 

www.casadelhabanobbds.com 

www.loopbarbados.com 


Tr a s h 

THE DRESS 

Laura and Matt spent a wonderful morning 

with their wedding photographer Addison 

Cumberbatch on the rugged east coast of 

Barbados. Bathsheba is certainly famous 

amongst the international surfing community 

for its unique wave break. But for this newlywed 

couple it was the scene of their fun-fulled Trash 

the Dress session. 

Basking in the warm pools along the stretch 

of scenic coastline, or laying out on the sandy 

beaches, these lovebirds certainly looked to 

have had a glorious morning in the sun! 


TRASH THE DRESS 

Laura & Matt

Ve n dor 

directory 

BRIDAL GOWNS & ACCESSORIES 

Mark Ingram Atelier, New York 

(212) 319-6778 

www.markingramatelier.com 

Jazz Applewhite Bridal Designs 

(246) 837-8696 

www.instagram.com/jazzapple246 

CAKE DESIGNERS 

Beverly Marshall 

(246) 236-1799 

beverlymarshall246@gmail.com 

Cakes by Annalise 

(246) 234-4216 

annalisenb@gmail.com 

Four and Twenty Bakery Inc. 

(246) 429-1385 

www.fourandtwentybakery.com 


(246) 233-0572 

sinnfullysweetcreations@hotmail.com 

CATERERS AND CHEFS 

Four and Twenty Bakery Inc. 

(246) 429-1385 

www.fourandtwentybakery.com 

Mahogany Ridge/Corbin’s Catering 

(246) 427-7777 

www.corbinscatering.com 

Patisserie Flindt & Bistro 

(246) 432-2626 

flindt@flindtbarbados.com 

Scott’s Catering 

(246) 256-5551 

scottscateringbarbados@gmail.com 

The Green Monkey Chocolatier 

(246) 231-1001 

info@thegreenmonkeychocolatier.com 

DÉCOR SUPPLIES 

Laurie Dash 

(246) 426-5061 

www.facebook.com/laurie-dash-sons-inc 

ENTERTAINMENT 


(246) 234-2836 

www.davidcollins.biz 

Notes to Note – Chris Harper 

(246) 427-2555 

notestonote@gmail.com 

EVENT DESIGNERS & PLANNERS 

BARBADOS...Weddings Beyond your Imagination!! 

(246) 420-4832 

www.barbadosweddings.com 

Emma Corrie Designs 

(246) 228-7011 

www.emmacorrie.com 

Island Bliss Weddings 

(246) 419-0486 

www.islandbliss.net 

Jubilee Events Caribbean 

(246) 244-2434 

www.eventjubileecaribbean.com 

Petals In Paradise – Robert Carter 

(246) 231-9993 

www.petalsparadise.com 

Renaissance Designs Inc. 

(246) 418-8326 

ewww.renaissancedesignsinc.com 


Tropical Weddings 

(246) 434-8400 

www.tropicalweddingsbarbados.com 

Weddings by Malissa 

(246) 262-1450 

www.barbadosweddings.net 

EXPERIENCES 

Island Safari 

(246) 429-5337 

www.islandsafari.bb 

Silver Moon 

(246) 435-5285 

www.silvermoonbarbados.com 

FLORISTS & FLORAL DESIGNERS 

Petals in Paradise – Robert Carter 

(246) 231-9993 

www.petalsparadise.com 


(246) 437-6597 

cmfoster@caribsurf.com 

Victoria Florist 

(246) 426-3379 

victoriaflorist@caribsurf.com 

HAIR STYLISTS 

Angela Sealy – The Stylist 

(246) 622-1432 

Donna Sealy 

(246) 265-4131 

Hair by Donna 

(246) 234-3731 

www.hairstylebydonna.com 

Julie McNicholl 

(246) 833-1208 

juliemcnicoll@live.com 

HOTELS & APARTMENTS 

Almond Beach Resort 

(246) 422-4900 

www.almondbarbados.com 

Beach View Hotel 

(246) 432-6800 

www.beachviewbarbados.com 

Bougainvillea Beach Resort 

(246) 628-0990 

www.bougainvillearesort.com 

Santosha 

(246) 422-7999 

www.santoshabarbados.com 

Savannah Beach Hotel 

(246) 228-3800 

www.savannahbarbados.com 

Sugar Cane Club Hotel & Spa 

(246) 422-5026 

www.sugarcaneclub.com 

Time Out Hotel 

(246) 420-5021 

www.timeoutbarbados.com 

Worthing Court Apartment Hotel 

(246) 434-8400 

www.worthingcourt.com 

INVITATIONS & STATIONERY 

Py-on-i Designs 

(246) 435-3045 

www.pyonidesigns.com 

PHOTO BY Gina Francesca Photography 


Ve n dor 

directory 

ISLAND GUIDE 

Loop Barbados 

(246) 233-8016 

www.loopbarbados.com 

JEWELRY 

Diamonds International 

(246) 430-2400 

www.diamondsinternational.com 

Always Summer 

(246) 434 6745 

www.facebook.com/alwayssummerbarbados 

LOCATIONS & VENUES 

Bougainvillea Beach Resort 

(246) 628-0990 

www.bougainvillearesort.com 

Beach View Hotel 

(246) 432-6800 

www.beachviewbarbados.com 

Codrington College 

(246) 416-8051 

www.codrington.org 

Fustic House 

(246) 622-4466 


Lancaster Great House 

(246) 266-8752 

www.facebook.com/lancastergreathouse 

Pollards Mill 

(246) 423-6530 

www.pollardsmill.com 

Santosha Barbados 

(246) 422-7999 

www.santoshabarbados.com 

St. Nicholas Abbey 

(246) 422-8725 

www.stnicholasabbey.com 

Sunbury House 

(246) 423-6270 

www.greathouse.com 

Surfers Bay 

(246) 262-5483 

www.moonracer.com 


(246) 432-1922 

www.thecliffbarbados.com 

The Lone Star Hotel & Restaurant 

(246) 419 0599 

www.thelonestar.com 

LUXURY VILLA RENTALS 

Blue Sky Luxury 

(246) 622-4466 


Dalmeran Property Management 

(246) 432-1120 

www.dalmeranproperty.com 

MAKEUP ARTISTS 

Makeup by SAM – Sherryann Moore 

(246) 234-6194 

www.eyemakeupbysam.com 

Makeup by Janine 

(246) 266-1883 

janinecooper@caribsurf.com 

Sabrina Newsam 

(246) 238-1817 

brines_1@hotmail.com 


PHOTOGRAPHERS 


(246) 233-4151 

addison.cumberbatch@gmail.com 

Andrew Browne Photography 

(246) 253-2566 

www.andrewbrownephotos.com 

Diana Digital Studio – Diana Lewis 

(246) 256-4126 

www.dianadigitalstudio.com 

Eye One Visuals - Risée Chaderton 

www.eyerisee.com 

Gina Francesca Photography 

(246) 256-4459 

www.ginafrancescaonline.com 

Sea Reinas 

sales@seareinas.com 

www.seareinas.com 

TRAVEL 

Virgin Atlantic 

(246) 228-4886 

www.virginatlantic.com 

VIDEOGRAPHERS 

Cielo Productions 

(246) 262-9641 

www.cielointernational.com 

I Do Video Art 

(246) 264-1999 

www.idoveideoart.com 

Leslie St. John 

(246) 231-3509 

www.lesliestjohn.com 

Magical Moments – Steve Cumberbatch 

(246) 230-3732 

www.magicalphotos.net 

Chris Glenn Photography 

www.facebook.com/chrisglennphotography 

www.chrisglennphotography.com 

RENTALS 

Marquee Events 

(246) 243-6514 

whitefoldingchairs@gmail.com 

RESORT & SWIMWEAR 

Always Summer 

(246) 434-6745 

www.facebook.com/alwayssummerbarbados 

PHOTO BY Gina Francesca Photography 


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